These performances received the prestigious honor of being presented with an IDA Outstanding Performance Award at their regional competition. To be eligible, performances must compete in the Elite level and be entered as a Small Group, Large Group, or Line (Ages 12 & Up).
Outstanding Performance Award recipients are entered into the nomination pool for their respective category at the 2026 Industry Dance Awards. Please note that these performances are not yet official nominees and are currently "in the running" for nomination.
At the conclusion of the competition season, each sponsored competition will select and submit one official nominee per category from its pool of Outstanding Performance Award recipients. The official nominees for the 2026 Industry Dance Awards will be announced on July 21, 2026.
Congratulations to all Outstanding Performance Award recipients, and best of luck during the nomination process!
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Pon De Replay
Best Hip Hop // PON DE REPLAY - STAGE PRESENCE FOR DANCERS [Winslow, ME]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Pon De Replay // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Proud Mary
Best Musical Theatre // PROUD MARY - CONCORD DANCE ACADEMY [Concord, NH]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Proud Mary // BEST MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Heroes
Best Lyrical // HEROES - STAGE PRESENCE FOR DANCERS [Winslow, ME]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Heroes // BEST LYRICAL / MODERN/ CONTEMPORARY PERFORMANCE ///
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Jay Walk
Best Jazz // JAY WALK - STAGE PRESENCE FOR DANCERS [Winslow, ME]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Jay Walk // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
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Welcome to the Freakshow
Best Acro / Ballet / Open // WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW - DANCEWORKS MOVEMENT DESIGN [Wilton, NH]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Welcome to the Freakshow // BEST ACRO / BALLET / OPEN PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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Beggin
Best Tap / Clogging // BEGGIN - STAGE PRESENCE FOR DANCERS [Winslow, ME]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Beggin // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
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Love Me Two Times
Best Tap / Clogging // LOVE ME TWO TIME - LEROUX SCHOOL OF DANCE [Royersford, PA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Love Me Two Times // BEST TAP / CLOGGING PERFORMANCE ///
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Viral Dimez
Best Hip Hop // VIRAL DIMEZ - DANCE ARTS COLLABORATIVE [Doylestown, PA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Viral Dimez // BEST HIP HOP PERFORMANCE ///
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Body Language
Best Jazz // BODY LANGUAGE - ANGELA BATES DANCE ACADEMY [Newtown Square, PA]
2023 Industry Dance Awards - Outstanding Performance
Body Language // BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE ///
Congratulations! This performance is now in the running to be nominated for its category in the 2023 Industry Dance Awards.
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